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Roman · Road

Llandrindod Wells Roman road

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD259
Period
Roman
Site type
Road
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llandrindod Wells Roman road is a Roman transport route located in Radnorshire, Wales, forming part of the wider network of roads that connected Roman military installations and settlements across mid-Wales during the imperial period. The road is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference RD259, reflecting its archaeological importance as evidence of Roman infrastructure and communications in this region. The physical remains of the road can still be traced in the landscape, though its condition varies across different sections. This route exemplifies the Roman engineering and strategic planning that enabled military movement and administrative control throughout Wales, particularly during the occupation of the first and second centuries AD.

Llandrindod Wells Roman road is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD259. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llandrindod Wells Roman road?

Llandrindod Wells Roman road is a Roman transport route located in Radnorshire, Wales, forming part of the wider network of roads that connected Roman military installations and settlements across mid-Wales during the imperial period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD259.

What period does Llandrindod Wells Roman road date from?

Llandrindod Wells Roman road dates from the roman period, and is classified as a road. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Llandrindod Wells Roman road?

Llandrindod Wells Roman road is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is RD259.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llandrindod Wells Roman road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carneddau, standing stone to SSW of (7 km), Caer Fawr Medieval Settlement (7.3 km), Caer Einon Camp (7.4 km).

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